Epsom and Ewell Town Twinning Association
We have a range of events for members both locally, in Epsom and Ewell, as well as regular events in Chantilly
Click hereWe regularly write about things we've been involved in so you can see the range and frequency of activities
Click hereFind out about Epsom here
Click hereTwinning helps to foster links between schools, groups and individuals in Chantilly, Epsom & Ewell. Its purpose it to help peoples across Europe understand each other better and hence bring harmony to Europe. It was started following the second world war.
Click hereChantilly is a beautiful town 25 miles/42 km north of Paris near the A16 and A1 motorways which link Paris with Lille, Brussels and the Channel ports. From the Paris Eurostar terminal the train journey takes 30 minutes. It has a magnificent chateau, horse museum, and famous racecourse, surrounded by a beautiful forest with red and roe deer.
Click HereThere a number of hotels in and around Chantilly and we have gathered together a few for you to consider.
Click hereChantilly is a very pleasant residential and market town surrounded by forest and attractive countryside. The population is approx 13,000 and many work training horses. Among the reasons for visiting Chantilly are:-
The French Derby, modelled on Epsom's since 1834
A fine Chateau housing many priceless works of art
The historic working Museum of the Horse Click hereHere are some links to websites about other towns which are twinned with Chantilly as well as links to websites showing more about Epsom and Ewell and Chantilly
Click hereWe publish at least two newsletters per year dealing with what we have achieved in the previous period. Here are some links to the current newsletter and previous issues
Click hereWe would love you to join our association. We have various types of membership which include annual or life, single or partner and business. Our activities are financed by membership fees and find-raising activities. Even so, the cost of membership is small
Click hereOur Association aims to bring the two towns closer together to form lasting friendships by putting individuals, groups, and associations in contact with each other.
*Over 100 members
* Support, but no funding, from the council
* Regular contacts with choirs, football teams, model railway clubs and between the Epsom and Chantilly Rotary Clubs
* School links for correspondence and exchanges
* Monthly local events, mainly with a French theme, for Epsom and Ewell members
* A stall at Chantilly’s annual Christmas market
* An annual award for young performers
* Annual schools French public speaking competition